Man stabbed three times after remonstrating with driver who almost ran him over

A passenger in the car jumped out and knifed the 31-year-old victim in the back and shoulder

A man has been stabbed after remonstrating with a motorist who almost ran him over.

The 31-year-old was taken to hospital with stab wounds to his back and shoulder following the altercation in Salford on Friday night.

The incident took place after the victim and a friend were nearly hit by a black-coloured car, possibly a Vauxhall Corsa, as they walked along Sherbourne Street West in the city - near the junction with Overbridge Road.

The car then sped off leaving the man lying on the floor.

He was taken to hospital following the stabbing which took place at 8.30pm.

Detective Constable Cathy Blain, based at Swinton, said: “This street is a busy thoroughfare, and regularly used by taxi's and local businesses on the industrial estate.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen this car, or the assault, to contact us.

“A young man has been left hospitalised with serious injuries, in what appears to be seemingly motiveless attack."

“We now want people to help us catch the offenders.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.